NOT LISTED FOR SALE

205 Opal Ave Reading, PA 19606

Estimated Value: $306,000 - $335,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,265 Sq Ft
$139/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 27, 2013

Last sale price $152,000 $67 Per Sq Ft

Est. 107% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,875/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Exeter Township Senior High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of December 2013

Beautiful brick three bedroom, 2 1/2 Exeter Split Level home. Relax on the large deck with retractable awning. The home offers generous storage, it has a full basement with walkout door. This is a rare find in a Pennside split level home. The spacious living room is accented with the brick wood burning fireplace. Nice kitchen with breakfast bar adjacent to the dining area which has beautiful hardwood floors. All appliances remain. Economical gas heat and central air conditioning. 11 x 8 Florida Room addition could also be used as a first floor office. Master bedroom has a large closet and remodeled full bath. Comfortable family room in lower level. One car garage. Security system. This home is ready to move right into and start making memories.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Penny Noll

RE/MAX Evolved License #AB052181L Listed on: 11/07/2013

RE/MAX Evolved

Co-Listed By

Dean Rentschler

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Samuel Padovani

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS320171

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 80
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,265 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic Fan
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
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  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Pennside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4542
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-5327-17-20-4542

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

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Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Garage Refrig.,Freezer,Bookshelve In Living Room
  • Inclusions: Washer,Dryer, Kit.Ref,Gas Grill,Swing,Ceil Fans,Wind.Trments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Beautiful brick three bedroom, 2 1/2 Exeter Split Level home. Relax on the large deck with retractable awning. The home offers generous storage, it has a full basement with walkout door. This is a rare find in a Pennside split level home. The spacious living room is accented with the brick wood burning fireplace. Nice kitchen with breakfast bar adjacent to the dining area which has beautiful hardwood floors. All appliances remain. Economical gas heat and central air conditioning. 11 x 8 Florida Room addition could also be used as a first floor office. Master bedroom has a large closet and remodeled full bath. Comfortable family room in lower level. One car garage. Security system. This home is ready to move right into and start making memories.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Stall Shower, Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2265
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2265
  • Net Sq Ft: 2265.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 67.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2265
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 205

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: EXETER TOWNSHIP
  • School District Key: 300200397319

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 74800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28800.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Open
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 80
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1507860
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4251.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-5327-17-20-4542
  • Tax Lot: 4542
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Close Date: 12/27/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2013
Closed on
Dec 27, 2013
Sold by
Strauss Alan J and Strauss Esther G
Bought by
Lee Alexandra C and Clark Ian S
Seller's Agent
Penny Noll
RE/MAX Evolved
Buyer's Agent
Samuel Padovani
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$152,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.33%
Current Estimated Value
$315,349

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$163,349
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.27%
Original Mortgage
$5,000
Interest Rate
4.29%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1968
Bought by
Strauss Alan J and Strauss Esther G
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lee Alexandra C $152,000 None Available
Strauss Alan J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Lee Alexandra C $5,000
Open Lee Alexandra C $144,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/27/2013 12/27/13 Sold $152,000 0.0% $67 / Sq Ft
11/25/2013 11/25/13 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2013 11/19/13 Off Market $152,000 -- --
11/18/2013 11/18/13 Price Changed $152,000 +1.3% $67 / Sq Ft
11/07/2013 11/07/13 For Sale $150,000 -- $66 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,608 $103,600 $28,800 $74,800
2024 $4,920 $103,600 $28,800 $74,800
2023 $4,759 $103,600 $28,800 $74,800
2022 $4,706 $103,600 $28,800 $74,800
2021 $4,634 $103,600 $28,800 $74,800
2020 $4,583 $103,600 $28,800 $74,800
2019 $4,532 $103,600 $28,800 $74,800
2018 $4,519 $103,600 $28,800 $74,800
2017 $4,454 $103,600 $28,800 $74,800
2016 $1,113 $103,600 $28,800 $74,800
2015 $1,113 $103,600 $28,800 $74,800
2014 $1,074 $103,600 $28,800 $74,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003643714

Bright MLS

APN: 43-5327-17-20-4542